Work begins on Severn Stoke flood scheme

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 Environment Agency

Construction is to begin on a new flood defence scheme at Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, reducing flood risk to homes, businesses, and infrastructure....

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Development Consent Granted for Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind Farm

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 10:02 Marine Management Organisation News Story

Development consent approved by Secretary of State. ...

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Council tax shake up to protect the most vulnerable households

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 09:45 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Press Release

More time for vulnerable people to pay their bill after missing one month’s payment...

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How to seize the growing opportunities of AI and technology ahead

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 09:39 Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency News Story

By Dame Jennifer Dixon...

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Regulator launches inquiry into Liverpool charity and freezes bank accounts

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 09:30 The Charity Commission Press Release

The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has opened a statutory inquiry into Dovecot and Princess Drive Community Association (registered charity number 1064490). ...

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Victims of workplace abuse will no longer be silenced

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 09:29 Department for Business and Trade Press Release

Consultation on new rules to stop employers using NDAs to cover up workplace abuse...

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Update: Speciality Steel UK Limited

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 09:21 The Insolvency Service Press Release

The Official Receiver has announced a period of exclusivity with a preferred bidder for the company....

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Better flood protection target exceeded

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 09:08 Environment Agency Press Release

New flood defences already operational,?protecting homes through wet months?and set to help prevent an estimated £10 billion in damage...

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Churches Conservation Trust: 15th April 2026

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 09:00 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The King has approved the nomination of the Chair and Trustees of the Board of the Churches Conservation Trust....

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Appointment of the Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland: 15 April 2026

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 09:00 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The King has approved the re-appointment of Lady Elish Frances Margaret Angiolini LT, DBE, KC, as His Majesty’s Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland....

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UK announces biggest ever drone package for Ukraine to push back Putin

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 08:34 Ministry of Defence Press Release

Biggest ever UK drone package for Ukraine announced, including more than 120,000 drones, supplying cutting-edge battlefield technology. ...

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RSH publishes six regulatory judgements including C4 for council

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 08:30 Regulator of Social Housing Press Release

The Regulator of Social Housing has published six regulatory judgements, including a C4 for Basildon Borough Council...

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UK scientists unite for seabed survey off the south?west coast

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 08:01 UK Hydrographic Office Press Release

A four?week seabed mapping survey will bring together scientists from 11 organisations to improve understanding of the marine environment....

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CMA orders the AA and BSM driving schools to refund learner drivers over drip pricing

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 06:00 Competition and Markets Authority Press Release

The AA Driving School and BSM Driving School – both of which are owned by the AA – must refund more than 80,000 customers and pay a fine of £4.2 million....

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UK boosts funding to local responders to help more than 1.8 million people in Sudan's humanitarian crisis

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 - 23:01 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

UK to protect Sudan aid pledge and double funding to frontline responders as Foreign Secretary visits International Sudan Conference in Berlin....

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Major clean up begins at notorious Kidlington waste site

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 - 21:30 Environment Agency Press Release

An estimated 21,000 tonnes of illegal waste to be removed after being dumped by criminal gangs...

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Women's voices to be at the heart of renewed health strategy

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 - 21:30 Department of Health and Social Care Press Release

Women across the country will be better heard and served under new plans set out in the renewed Women’s Health Strategy....

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PM meeting with Prime minister Jetten of Netherlands: 14 April 2026

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 - 19:52 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The Prime Minister hosted the Prime Minister of The Netherlands, Rob Jetten, at Downing Street this afternoon....

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Changes to infected blood compensation scheme will improve support for victims

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 - 16:32 Cabinet Office Press Release

The Government has published its response to the recent public consultation on the proposed changes to the infected blood compensation scheme....

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Water pollution probes net £2.1m to improve River Trent catchment

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 - 15:32 Environment Agency Press Release

Investigations by the Environment Agency into water pollution has brought a contribution of £2.1 million from Severn Trent Water Limited to a river charity....

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